The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 promises to be a breathtaking celestial event, transforming the full moon into a striking coppery-red blood moon on the night of September 7–8. This long-lasting and impressive eclipse will be visible to billions around the world, but the specific viewing experience will depend on your location. Stay updated with the latest lunar eclipse news by following our comprehensive live blog. Additionally, we will be livestreaming this spectacular event on Space.com, with more details to come as the date approaches.
The prime locations for viewing the total lunar eclipse will be in Asia and Western Australia. Skywatchers in these regions will have the unique opportunity to see the entire eclipse from start to finish. According to Time and Date, the totality phase—when the moon is completely immersed in Earth’s shadow—will last an impressive 82 minutes, occurring from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT. In local times, this translates to 1:30–2:52 a.m. in Perth and 2:30–3:52 a.m. in Tokyo. Observers in eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and parts of the Middle East will also enjoy the majority of the eclipse phases. However, the Americas will not experience this event, but U.S. skywatchers can look forward to the next blood moon during the total lunar eclipse on March 2–3, 2026, which will be visible from Asia, Australia, and North America.
In much of Europe, the situation will be a bit tricky. The total lunar eclipse will already be in progress at moonrise, meaning that the captivating blood-red moon will ascend above the eastern horizon already darkened. This creates a dramatic but challenging viewing experience. Eclipsed moons appear dimmer than their usual brightness, so an unobstructed view low on the horizon will be crucial for witnessing this lunar spectacle. For instance, in Berlin, the moon will rise at 7:37 p.m. CEST, just as totality begins, while in London, the moon rises at 7:30 p.m. BST, shortly after the eclipse has reached its total phase. Observers in western Europe will have a more limited view of the eclipse since the moon will rise later in the event.
